Vantage Rooftop Lounge and Conservatory

260 E McDaniel St, Springfield
(417) 851-1768

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Joe

Went there Saturday 27 and was planning to have a few drinks with a friend it was crowded outside I found a little table no one was sitting at was going to order and a waitress came up and ask me to move that half of outside belong to the people that reserved I don't know if one of them said something to the waitress or if he did it himself but they had the bigger half of the roof with the fire pits there was no sign up saying anything I could see the other half was full and not many tables on that side for two people so I left. It made me feel like if your average person and not wealthy you dont matter the feeling i got from the interaction.

Justin Phillips

Very beautiful place and lots of fun

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sean Colony

We visited the rooftop bar for the first time and were definitely impressed. Our server Christian was very friendly and knowledgeable. The drinks were delicious and the atmosphere was very comfortable while still upscale. It was raining when we arrived so we didn't spend much time outside, but once it stopped, the view was amazing! We went at sunset and were not disappointed at all. I highly recommend Vantage roof top to anyone looking for a date night, great view, or just a nice upscale spot for good food and drink.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Slider FC3S

Always a blast. Love the views and the ambiance

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Jamie Lopez

It's a great place for a drink and to visit with friends. I have not tried the food but it looks delicious. Their drinks are always great and their staff are very friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Janell Barlow

We had a lovely time, great drinks and service. Ethan was great. Would recommend coming by for a visit.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Sabrina Gregory

Get the Coca bread! Most delicious flatbread dish I’ve ever had. The bread was so pillowy and soft. The vibes are immaculate especially during golden hour. Everyone was so courteous and welcoming as soon as we came in. The patio is so nice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Erica Henenberg

We really enjoyed our time here!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joshua Brown

Ok, I'm not a snob, but who refrigerates red wine? .....
That being said, the atmosphere is wonderful.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Danielle Butler

Loved the atmosphere the decor was spot on very romantic

Atmosphere: 5

Amy Sinn

TLDR: Tried to come for drinks, was told someone was coming to scan our IDs after bartender said she thought it was fake. Waited 20 minutes, and after asking a second time about the security guard, was asked to wait in the lobby. Supper classist, rude, and disrespectful staff (based both on our review and plenty other negative ones on Google). Will never step foot in again. Support a smaller, locally owned bar - you’re better off! The vibes here were extremely pretentious and mean-spirited.

Tried to come here for some drinks last Saturday (5/31/25 around 11pm) with three friends and myself. They had all been to Vantage before, two of them often enough to know one of the bartenders and the location itself. I had just turned 23 earlier that week, and also got engaged the day we had tried to visit. So I was very excited to be able to experience Vantage for the first time.
As soon as we had went in, no one was at the door to check IDs like there typically is. After walking up to the bar, she asked to see our IDs. She only took two of the four of them, immediately frowned and said “This one’s good, I don’t know about this one.” And then took said ID and compared it to some random customer at the end of the bar. She then took it to her coworker/manager, brought it back and said she didn’t feel comfortable serving us. Our friend whose ID she was refusing stated that it was a valid ID and that he had been served here before, so he asked why it wasn’t valid. She said that it “Had a shadow in the back and was too flimsy.” Him and his wife said that it was real, while my partner and I tried to extend ours’ out. She then said “I could call our security guard up here up here to scan them all if you’d like.” Obviously we said that would be great, and took a seat at the bar. We were upset, but calmly speaking amongst ourselves while waiting.

About 10 minutes pass, and my friend asks if the guard’s still coming/if someone else would be able to check/scan our IDs. The bartender kinda of snappily said that there’s only one and that he has many other things to do; so it’ll take him a second to get up here. At this point, my fiancé and I’s IDs haven’t even been looked at. We ask about that, she says she can take a look at them. My fiancé was mildly frustrated, so he kind of tossed it onto the counter so it slid towards them. They didn’t like that, but she looked at it, didn’t say anything while giving it back, and then wouldn’t take mine. She repeated “My manager already checked it as well. You’ll need to just wait for the security guard.”

At this point, we didn’t even want to buy anything from here. But it was the point of respect and honesty, which I think is not upheld at this business at all. Ultimately, after another 5-10 minutes, my friends ask if he’s still coming up. She snaps, “Look I’m gonna have to ask you wait outside.” We put all our IDs up, state that it was ridiculous, and that if you don’t want to serve us, just tell us so. Don’t make us wait for 20 minutes.

We decided to just leave rather than wait in the lobby. There’s nothing on their website of dress code (even though we all had clean, appropriate jeans/t-shirts), or anything that could’ve made us feel like we weren’t adequately prepared for this location. And I honestly don’t even know if someone was ever coming up to begin with. But based off of other reviews, this business seems to be very classist, rude, pretentious, and ignorant. And also racist, I can’t attest to that, but I truly wouldn’t put it past them after this. I’m not sure what the bartenders’ names were, but I will never step foot in this location again after this interaction. Super unfortunate, it looks like a cute place! But the good attitude and customer respect is severely lacking. I would recommend giving your money to somewhere locally owned that will actually treat you with kindness and respect.🩷

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Matthew McClendon

Refused all 4 of our REAL ID’s due to them feeling “flimsy” called “security” to come scan our ID’s which never came, was VERY rude and DRUNK. Such a bad experience, clearly did not want to serve us. 0/10.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Kathryn Wills

Great oysters and martinis! If you go ask for Sonny. Amazing service and so attentive!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

SpiceRoot66

We have been coming to vantage for about 5 years now and used to love this place. Great vibe and lovely cocktails. However there appears to have been a change in the way things are run around here now. Bartenders have poor knowledge of drinks, there are hidden costs added to drink orders. The manager Hannah is extremely rude, not sure if she’s just racist or condescending to all her customers.

Rocio Corcoran

We popped in on a whim, 1000% worth it. Views awesome, food amazing, drinks on par and the service was wonderful. Everyone was very personable and friendly. It was quick and tasty to say the least!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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Vantage Rooftop Lounge and Conservatory

260 E McDaniel St, Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 851-1768